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U.K. Medical Staff Who Treated Ex-Spy And His Daughter Did Not Expect Them To Survive

Doctors and nurses took steps quickly that saved the lives of Sergei Skripal, 66, and his 33-year-old daughter, Yulia after they were attacked with a deadly nerve agent on March 4.

Deadline Looms For U.S. To Decide Whether Allies Face Tariffs

Steve Inskeep talks to R. Michael Gadbaw, a former attorney for the office of the U.S. Trade Representative, about the Trump administration’s recent moves concerning tariffs and trade.

Post Shooting: Classes To Resume At Santa Fe High School

Rachel Martin talks to Cissy Perez, a member of the Texas School Safety Center Board, about efforts to curb gun violence in schools. A gunman killed 10 people at the school earlier this month.

9 Years After Gadhafi’s Ouster, Libya Remains Engulfed In Civil War

It’s been nine years since the Arab Spring brutally ousted dictator Moammar Gadhafi. Rachel Martin talks to former Ambassador Ryan Crocker about how Libya remains pivotal despite being sunk in chaos.

Scientists Use Lasers To Map Ancient City In Jordan

It’s a technique that is revolutionizing archeology, and shows that the ancient site is under threat from the expanding modern city around it. The ancient city of Jerash is world famous.

After Historic Vote, Ireland Moves Forward To Repeal Abortion Ban

Two thirds of the nation voted to repeal the 8th amendment to its constitution, which banned abortion. Rachel Martin talks to Fintan O’Toole, a columnist for The Irish Times.

What Has The Unrest In Gaza Meant For Palestinians?

Two weeks after the wave of protests and deadly clashes at the Israeli border, many Gazans are wounded and feeling like the demonstrations didn’t bring any tangible benefits.

Heavy Rain, Flooding Expected After Alberto Roars Ashore

Alberto, which was downgraded to a sub-tropical storm, came ashore west of Panama City, Fla., Monday. Two journalists from Greenville, S.C., were killed when their vehicle was hit by a falling tree.

6 Things You’re Recycling Wrong

Can you recycle coffee cups or greasy pizza boxes? If you’re tossing things in the recycling bin out of sheer hope, you might be an “aspirational recycler.”

When the President Testified: People in the Room Recall Clinton’s 1998 Interrogation

The date was Aug. 17, 1998. President Bill Clinton testified before a grand jury. Twenty years later, people in the room and those waiting nearby share their memories.

In California’s Farm Country, the Tide of ‘Resistance’ Runs Dry Ahead of the Primary

Although within California it is common to pit north versus south, the sharp cultural divisions between rural and urban areas are in many ways more significant.

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